Curriculum

End Points

The broad aims of our Curriculum are that children:

• acquire skills and knowledge for the next stage in their learning
• learn more and remember more
• enjoy learning which fosters intellectual curiosity
• feel safe and have a keen sense of community
• Fell valued and value each other

Implementation

At Kempsey Primary School have a well-planned, progressive curriculum which reaches beyond the National Curriculum. Our curriculum is delivered through a range of school planning and adapted schemes which are tailored to the needs of our school and its setting. Planning in the long, medium and short term is under-pinned by clear substantive and disciplinary knowledge; what the children need to learn and how they learn it. Cycles of learning are carefully planned, often led by lines of inquiry. Within these cycles, learning is reviewed, recapped and extended. Vocabulary plays a key role in developing the children's understanding of a subject and in helping them to remember more over time.

In addition to the National Curriculum, we provide opportunities for enriching the curriculum, including:

• A range of afterschool clubs such as sports, games, arts and well-being
• Curriculum-focused trips and visits, including to places of worship
• Residential trip in Year 6.
• External speakers and workshops
• Kempsey Cafe- every class runs a coffee morning for older members of the community
• Visits to the Lawns residential home
• Opportunities for leadership through the pupil voice, play and sports leaders and head boys and girls

Impact

Our children are curious, well-behaved, articulate and respectful. They have the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to make a success of the next steps in their learning.

SEND

We provide a curriculum that is suitable for all pupils in the class, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) with support from the SENCo. We are committed to ensuring our curriculum complies with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. Additional information on this can be found in our Special Educational Needs Information Report and Equalities Policy.

If you have any further questions about our curriculum, please contact David Willetts (Deputy Head Teacher) through the school office: office@kempseyps.org.uk

Please note,  our curriculum is constantly under review and the following information is subject to change.

Kempsey 'Character Traits'

Intent

To encourage children become more explicitly aware of the character traits that will provide the support and building blocks for the next steps in their lives and learning. To help them communicate about themselves, reflect on who they are, how they relate to others and to furnish them with the skills to make the best of the opportunities that come their way.

Implementation

A whole school approach (but not exclusively) through:

• Consistent visual images and language
• Assemblies
• PSHE (JIGSAW) sessions
• Visitors sharing lived experiences
• Explicit reference in planning and teaching
• Links made where possible in all subjects.
• Use of associated language in awards and reports

Impact

Children talk confidently about the character traits and can relate them to their everyday lives inside and outside of school. They have the building blocks they need to be successful in the next steps of their life and learning. They are able to identify and apply different character traits and reflect on themselves as people and learners.

Kempsey Primary School Character Traits